Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883290 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
It is feasible to detect occult metastases in lymph nodes by using an FDG-sensitive intraoperative gamma probe, resulting in upstaging of patients. A larger study is indicated to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and clinical utility of such a device.
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Authors
Chumy MD, Gabor MD, DongFeng MD, Michal BS, Dominick MD, Todd MD,